Bilbao

This comprehensive guide spotlights Bilbao, a city spectacularly positioned for exploring the Basque lands of northern Spain and now a massive draw all of its own, thanks to the "Guggenheim effect". Cheap flights and frequent ferries ensure an ever-growing number of visitors. Bilbao and in particular San Sebastian are the acknowledged gastronomic highlights of Spain, and the nightlife in the area is second to none. This guide covers eating, drinking, sleeping and clubbing, plus area-by-area coverage of all the sights and activities of the city. In addition to San Sebastian, it also covers Vizcaya including Gernika/Guernica and Vitoria.